Bluegrass Guitar Instructional Videos and DVDs

The Tony Rice Guitar Method Video

DVD Only - $59.95 Here, at last, is the definitive lesson by one of the greatest guitar flatpickers of all time! In a wide-ranging and detailed session, Tony Rice demonstrates his world-famous technique, gives invaluable advice, analyzes some of his best-known pieces and discusses his style, influences, guitars and favorite players. This exceptionally rich two-part set is filled with fascinating conversation and the amazing playing we've all come to expect from this master picker. Songs include: The Last Thing on My Mind; Bury Me Beneath the Willow; Wildwood Flower; Nine Pound Hammer; Stony Lonesome; Billy in the Lowground; Shenandoah; Danny Boy; Little Sadie; Jerusalem Ridge; Salt Creek; and I Am a Pilgrim.

2-DVD Set. Includes Music + Tab. Level 3. 140 mins.DVD - All Region.

Flatpicking with Doc Taught by Doc Watson Video

DVD - $39.95 This unique lesson with the incomparable Doc Watson provides detailed instruction for thirteen of his most popular songs and instrumentals: Ragtime Annie, Salt Creek, Little Sadie, More Pretty Girls Than one, Sweet Georgia Brown, Goodnight Waltz, New River Train, and more. Steve Kaufman provides back-up and 'twin' guitar parts, and Doc is joined by his grandson, Richard Watson, for three duets: Walk On Boy, Chicago Blues, and Summertime. Includes Music + Tab.

Level 3. 80 mins.DVD - All Region.

Doc's Guitar Fingerpicking and Flatpicking Video

VHS - $39.95

DVD - $39.95 Taught by Doc Watson with special guests Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Jack Lawrence and Kirk Sutphi America's favorite country guitarist teaches more than a dozen of his most requested fingerpicking and flatpicking tunes. Split-screen images and close-ups allow students to take an intimate look at Doc's technique, while simultaneously watching his picking and fretting hands. Produced by Smithsonian/Folways and Homespun Video.

Lead Singing and Rhythm Guitar - Finding Your Bluegrass Voice Video

DVD Only - $29.95 One of America's greatest performers helps bluegrass players improve their singing and fine-tune their rhythm guitar playing. Peter Rowan imparts wisdom and advice based on decades of experience playing and singing with bands from Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys to Old and In the Way. He provides invaluable tips on breathing, phrasing, vocal improvisation and the intricacies of guitar accompaniment for bluegrass songs. Peter teaches and analyzes a set of classic songs from the repertoire, including: Blue Moon of Kentucky • Walls of Time • Wayfaring Stranger • In the Pines.